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excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5745 |
This morning car started fine. Hopefully it just a blip 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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10th Mar 2016 8:59am |
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excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5745 |
The issue happened again last night after leaving work. Started fine then cut out and took an age to start.
This morning it started fine, fuel level again not far off 1/4 tank - same as last night The issue has only appeared after having the fuel tank removed so the x-member could be replaced. (Could just be bad timing I guess?) Any thoughts ? 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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8th Apr 2016 1:30pm |
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miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1759 |
Could be some airlocks kicking around in the system. Or the pipe union onto the tank was damaged/not refitted correctly so you're getting air and fuel.
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8th Apr 2016 1:33pm |
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Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674 |
Have you checked the injector loom for oil ingress?
Just seen the tank was removed, as said above check unions for tightness, also some sediment could of been dislodged and this could be restricting the fuel pickup pipe. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html 90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ Last edited by Mash on 8th Apr 2016 1:35pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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8th Apr 2016 1:33pm |
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miker Member Since: 13 Sep 2015 Location: Surrey Posts: 1759 |
Try priming/purging it. Ignition to pos2, pump gas pedal 5+ times quickly. Engine management light will flash and fuel pump will makes lots of funny noises.
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8th Apr 2016 1:34pm |
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excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5745 |
Mmm good thought but the issue only appears to happen when I get to around 1/4 tank. Will have a look and see if I can see any leaks - which I guess I would get if the pipe was damaged/not fitted correctly? 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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8th Apr 2016 1:35pm |
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excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5745 |
No I have not checked recently but worth a check 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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8th Apr 2016 1:36pm |
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excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5745 |
Thanks will give it a go. Normally after replacing a filter I would refit the filter and turn ignition to pos2 and leave it whirling away until the pump stops. 1999 Defender TD5 110 Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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8th Apr 2016 1:37pm |
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Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674 |
If only around half a tank I would say it's somthing inside the tank restricting the pickup pipe. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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8th Apr 2016 1:37pm |
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excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5745 |
More like 1/4 of a tank. From what I saw the fuel pump was not removed - just the pipes. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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8th Apr 2016 1:38pm |
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Mash Member Since: 09 Feb 2015 Location: Guernsey Posts: 1674 |
Sorry ment 1/4, the tank might have some crap in it that floats around happily until it gets to 1/4 at that point it is drawn to the pickup pipe and restricts flow. I have found everything from rag/wood to plastic bags and empty bottles in fuel tanks on various vehicles over the years. 90 wolf - Jasmin http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic39408.html
90 V8 - Maggie http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic42564.html 110 TD5 - Buggsy http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic59029.html 52HG25 lightweight https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic72342.html D3 Hse - Fiona Capri 2l S - Anna Think I might have a problem............ |
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8th Apr 2016 1:41pm |
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mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6769 |
Check if the fuel filter is tight. I got a 1/4 of a turn out of mine this winter. Ray
My build thread http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic17615.html |
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8th Apr 2016 5:41pm |
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